Course Descriptions

The following is a complete listing of courses offered at MCC. You can also visit our Programs of Study page for a list of course requirements necessary to complete your degree.

Please note: Special Studies is a general heading for experimental courses or those for which the demand is untested, unknown, immediate, or temporary. You can visit our Special Studies page for a list of Special Studies courses.

Click on the arrow to view a list of course descriptions for each program.

AAD - Applied Art and Design

ACC - Accounting

ACD - Alcohol/Chemical Dependency

AGS - Agricultural Studies

ANT - Anthropology

ARA - Arabic/Foreign Language

ART - Art

ASL - American Sign Language/Foreign Language

ATP - Automotive Technology

BIO - Biology

BUS - Business

CDL - Interdisciplinary

CE - Cooperative Education

CE - Hospitality

CE - Interior Design

CE - Office Technology

CEL - Leadership

CHE - Chemistry

CHI - Chinese/Foreign Language

CIN - Cinema Studies

CIS - Computer Information Systems

CIT - Civil and Construction Technology

CLT - Clinical Laboratory Technician

COM - Communication

COS - College Success

CPT - Computer Technology

CRC - Computer Related Curricula

CRJ - Criminal Justice

CSC - Computer Science

DAS - Dental Assisting

DEN - Dental Hygiene

EBL - Experience Based Learning

ECE - Education and Early Care

ECO - Economics

EDU - Education

ELT - Electrical Engineering Technology/Electronics

EMS - Emergency Medical Services

ENG - English Literature

ENG - English Writing

ENR - Engineering Science

ESL - English For Speakers Of Other Languages (ESOL)

FPT - Fire Protection Technology

FRE - French/Foreign Language

FSA - Food Service Administration

GEG - Geography

GEO - Geology

GER - German/Foreign Language

GLF - Golf Management

HBR - Hebrew/Foreign Language

HED - Health Education

HEG - Health Education Global

HIM - Health Information Technology

HIS - History

HMN - Humanities

HON - Honors Studies

HPR - Health Professions

HSM - Homeland Security Administration

HSM 101 - Introduction to Emergency Management
This course is intended to provide information that will enable persons just entering the profession or expanding their roles to have the ability to work with emergency management issues. The course provides an overview of the characteristics, functions, and resources of an integrated system and how various emergency management services work together in an integration of resources and capabilities. In addition, this course will provide and analysis of current actions and threats impacting emergency management. Emphasis will be placed on how this system is applied to all hazards for all government levels, across the four phases and all functions of emergency management. Three class hours. 3 Credits.

HSM 102 - Introduction to Homeland Security
This course is an introduction to the concept of homeland security. The course will define and explain homeland security. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will be thoroughly analyzed and its mission will be investigated. This course will also address the threat of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive devices and the use of these weapons of mass destruction. The importance and basic elements of a planned response, methods used to prevent the importation of weapons of mass destruction into the U.S. and what is being and what can be done to prevent another large-scale terrorist incident in the United States will be covered. Three class hours. 3 Credits.

HSM 103 - Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Terrorism and Homeland Security
Terrorism and defending against it are not modern concepts. In fact, terrorism has its roots in America back to the Revolutionary War. This course is about understanding terrorism, counter-terrorism, violence, and how they have impacted America. Students will learn about historical examples of terrorism beginning with the Revolutionary War and extending through the post 9/11 period. Course content will include coverage of various terrorist events at home and abroad, America’s governmental response, its impact to public and private sectors and individuals. Students will also learn about how past and current experiences with terrorism are defining future strategies. Three class hours. (SUNY-AH) This course fulfills the MCC requirement for a social science elective. 3 Credits.

HSM 104 - Public Safety Communications
This course will provide students with an understanding of the fundamentals of communication and their application in emergency situations. Students will examine the use of oral and written communications in various levels of emergency and crisis situations and will learn to identify internal and external audiences and analyze their information needs. Students will also gain an understanding of the use of communications systems and the role of technology in facilitating communication during crises. Three credits. 3 Credits.

HSM 107 - Social Media: Issues and Impacts
An introduction to the field of social media. This course will define and explain social media and its impact on personal, organizational and global security. The course will address issues related to the responsible and effective use of social media; and the exploitation of information for social, economic, political and criminal gain. This course fulfills the MCC requirement for a humanities elective. Three class hours. 3 Credits.

HSM 202 - Organizational and Facility Security
This course will provide students with a comprehensive overview of physical security policies, procedures, techniques and equipment. Topics covered include perimeter protection, intrusion detection, access control, closed circuit television (CCTV), risk and vulnerability assessments, insurance requirements, business continuity planning and acts of violence. The focus of this course will be on traditional methods of physical security (e.g. hardware, risk assessments, and business continuity). This course will also examine developing security technology and its application to reduce internal and external threats to businesses and organizations. Three class hours. 3 Credits.